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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.64, 133.35 and 74.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.64, 133.35 and 74.48 is: 102.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.64 : 133.35 = 74.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.64/133.35 = 74.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.64x = 133.35 × 74.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.64x = 9,932.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,932.47/96.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.78

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